HI SB283

Incorporates the Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan definitions, guiding principles, and goals into Chapter 226 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish sustainability as a state priority.

Adds seven priority guidelines for promoting sustainability including balanced economic and environmental priorities, respecting natural resource limits, promoting economic diversity, respecting host culture, and meeting present needs without compromising future generations.

Adds three new definitions to state planning law: "ahupuaa" (traditional Hawaiian resource management system), "kanaka maoli" (native Hawaiians), and "sustainability" (respecting island culture while balancing economic, social, community, and environmental priorities).

Expands the six major areas of statewide concern in state planning from five to six by adding "principles of sustainability" alongside economic development, land management, affordable housing, crime/criminal justice, and quality education.

Requires the University of Hawaii public policy center to submit a status report to the legislature by December 21, 2011, identifying progress on implementing the sustainability guidelines and recommending additional legislation needed.